Archive for the 'Aquarium' Category
Name the fish
Friday, November 2nd, 2007What’s in a name?
Aquarium hobbyists normally use common names to refer to fish. Common names are sometimes given to fish on the basis of some
immediately apparent feature, so this can lead to different names being used for the same fish.
There is unlikely to be much confusion when purchasing fish such as neon tetras under their […]
Facts of the Fish
Saturday, October 27th, 2007Fish Facts.
Here are some interesting facts about fish:
* Fish have been on the earth for more than 450 million years.
* Fish were well established long before dinosaurs roamed earth.
* There are over 25,000 identified species of fish on the earth.
* It is estimated that there may still be over 15,000 fish species that have not […]
FAQs About Aquarium Fish
Friday, October 26th, 2007FAQs About Aquarium Fish.
Do fish have tongues? Can they hear? Do they sleep?
Stop scratching your head. We‘ve probed the annals of ichthyology to find the answers.
First of all, what is ichthyology? No, it isn’t some fungal disease that fish contract. The term refers to the study of fish.
Anyone who is really interested in fish can […]
Fishkeeping
Thursday, October 25th, 2007FISHKEEPING.
Tropical Marine Aquarium.
Tropical marine aquarium has the highest initial cost because the fishes are far more expensive than freshwater types.
Once set up and stocked, running costs are not prohibitive, but be sure to gain a year or two’s experience with freshwater fishes
before moving on to this aquarium system, as many tropical marine fishes require special […]
Tropical Freshwater Of Fish Characteristics
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007Tropical Freshwater
Tiger barb.
(Barbus tetrazona) Barbs are undemanding and easy to feed. Although barbs are generally peaceful, tiger Barbs tend to be
fin-nippers, so avoid mixing them with angelfishes.
Characteristics:
Size: 6 cm (2 ½ in)
Tank levels: Middle & lower
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivorous
Zebra Danio
(Brachydanio rerio) Strikingly marked by bright blue or purple stripes. This species is highly active in the […]
Observing Your Fish.
Monday, October 22nd, 2007Observing Your Fish.
Take every opportunity to watch your fish and get to know the behaviour patterns of each species. A regular observation
routine will help you in two ways: you will spot immediately if any fish are sick, and you will be aware of any tasks that
need to be done to keep your aquarium in good […]
